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Gurza Family History

Gurza Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gura, Gurka, Garza, Guza, Mura, Guerra, Gupta, Buza, Dura, Murga

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Where is the Gurza family from?

You can see how Gurza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurza family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurza families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Gurza family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurza's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Gurza families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Gurza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurza census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 243 immigration records available for the last name Gurza. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Gurza. For the veterans among your Gurza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurza lifespan?

Average Gurza life expectancy in 1993 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurza ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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